Grenfell Tower Fire Tragedy Sparks Safety Dispute

摘要

Following the deadly June 14 London Grenfell Tower fire that has killed at least 80 people, a nationwide investigation determined that dozens of U.K. high-rise buildings are potentially unsafe. On their exteriors, all use an aluminum composite material (ACM) similar to the 24-story Grenfell Tower's rainscreen cladding system. London's metropolitan police department has signaled that it may file manslaughter charges in connection with the disaster (in the U.K., a corporation can be prosecuted for manslaughter).